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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Alabama Governor Highlights State’s 2019 Gas Tax Increase as Projects Move Forward
What happened: During a Dec. 14 orientation for new members of the State House, newly-elected Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) highlighted the state’s 2019 transportation funding legislation as a model of bipartisan success, noting “as most of you can imagine, telling folks you’re going to increase [...]
Missouri Looks to Accelerate Transportation Projects
What happened: The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) held a public meeting Dec. 7 where MoDOT officials presented a new $10 billion high-priority list to help identify transportation infrastructure needs and guide project development. The $10 billion list includes $4.7 billion in road and bridge projects. Why it [...]
Tennessee Governor Unveils Transportation Blueprint
What happened: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) Dec. 2 announced a policy “blueprint” to address the state’s transportation funding shortfalls stemming from declining gas tax revenues and a growing number of electric vehicles (EVs). Lee’s “Build With Us” initiative outlines several possible funding solutions – [...]
Model Statutory Language: Transportation Network Company (TNC) Fees
In an ongoing effort to address issues stemming from increased congestion and to find new ways to generate revenue for transportation projects, a number of states are now imposing per-ride fees on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) - businesses like Uber and Lyft that offer rideshare [...]
Governor Whitmer Ready to Overhaul Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure Funding
What happened: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) Nov. 16 spoke with the Detroit Free Press about her administration’s plans to revamp the state’s transportation funding system amidst growth in electric vehicles (EVs). Michigan currently gets most of its road funding from motor fuel taxes, registration fees, and [...]
Public Support for State & Local Transportation Funding Improvements Remains Strong
Voters in 18 states Nov. 8 approved 88 percent of 380 state and local ballot initiatives aimed at boosting transportation investment, according to initial results compiled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC) estimates the measures will generate [...]
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